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Hackers Say They've Broken Face ID a Week After iPhone X Release
Posted on 11/13/17 at 11:34 am
Posted on 11/13/17 at 11:34 am
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On Friday, Vietnamese security firm Bkav released a blog post and video showing that—by all appearances—they'd cracked Face ID with a composite mask of 3-D-printed plastic, silicone, makeup, and simple paper cutouts, which in combination tricked an iPhone X into unlocking. That demonstration, which has yet to be confirmed publicly by other security researchers, could poke a hole in the expensive security of the iPhone X, particularly given that the researchers say their mask cost just $150 to make.
But it's also a hacking proof-of-concept that, for now, shouldn't alarm the average iPhone owner, given the time, effort, and access to someone's face required to recreate it.
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I don't know how legit this is or not. Apple worked with Hollywood effects studios to make masks to test it so it seems unlikely that the home made version would work and the Hollywood mask would fail. That being said, this right here is why getting rid of Touch ID completely was a mistake. These hacks aren't really practical against the average person but it still would be nice to respond to them with "if you don't feel comfortable with Face ID you have Touch ID."
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Posted on 11/13/17 at 11:39 am to TigerinATL
My gut says that they bring touch ID back when the reader can be incorporated into the LED screen.
Although it seems like this is more difficult than it sounds...as Samsung nor Apple was able to get it in their latest phones.
Although it seems like this is more difficult than it sounds...as Samsung nor Apple was able to get it in their latest phones.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 11:59 am to TigerinATL
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That being said, this right here is why getting rid of Touch ID completely was a mistake
Was it?
You think its easier to recreate someones face than their fingerprint?
Also if you are THAT important, you can wipe your phone in a matter of minutes if you lose it and are so concerned about it being cracked that someones has made a mask to hack into your phone.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 12:05 pm to barry
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You think its easier to recreate someones face than their fingerprint?
It's not about hackability, it's about public perception. While TouchID is susceptible to impractical hacks as well, that is old news and we've never heard any actual breaches stemming from it. There also is the problem that Apple came out and specifically said masks couldn't fool it. They never made that kind of claim with TouchID.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 12:15 pm to TigerinATL
quote:I'm sure that over time, this will be the case with faceID. This isn't a real "hack" in that anyone could do it or would even try to do it. This is a clickbait article.
While TouchID is susceptible to impractical hacks as well, that is old news and we've never heard any actual breaches stemming from it
Apple wanted a full screen phone. They had to either move the fingerprint censor to the back or find another way to authenticate. They chose the latter. People will get used to it. Moving on.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 12:26 pm to TigerinATL
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There also is the problem that Apple came out and specifically said masks couldn't fool it.
Ahhhh
Posted on 11/13/17 at 1:05 pm to LSU316
quote:Samsung just gave up on the 9 also
sounds...as Samsung nor Apple was able to get it in their latest phones.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 1:08 pm to Byron Bojangles III
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Samsung just gave up on the 9 also
Damn...it will be a while before we see it.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 1:09 pm to TigerinATL
If you’re so important that someone would go to such links to break into your phone, just keep the pin enabled.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 1:11 pm to LSU316
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My gut says that they bring touch ID back when the reader can be incorporated into the LED screen.
the worst place to put the sensor is on the front of the screen. the pixels placement is perfect. your finger is right on it when you pick up the phone without having to adjust your hand. Posted on 11/13/17 at 1:20 pm to CarRamrod
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the worst place to put the sensor is on the front of the screen
It's actually very convenient. I unlock my iPhone 6 quite often while it's back is not easily accessible to me, either sitting face up on a desktop, desk stand or in a dashboard stand.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 1:53 pm to TigerinATL
The same type of story came out when Apple moved to Touch ID.
While it is possible to hack, it isnt remotely feasible for the average criminal. Plus, with the ability to remotely wipe devices or brick them, this is very low risk.
The average user should be more worried about clicking a bad link in an email than this BS. Clickbait, as another poster said.
In regards to the X, I doubt you'll see another iPhone with Touch ID or a home button. It is so much more intuitive to unlock the device and authenticate by just looking at the screen. You'll see the "notch" incorporated into the screen before you see a fingerprint scanner embedded underneath it.
While it is possible to hack, it isnt remotely feasible for the average criminal. Plus, with the ability to remotely wipe devices or brick them, this is very low risk.
The average user should be more worried about clicking a bad link in an email than this BS. Clickbait, as another poster said.
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My gut says that they bring touch ID back when the reader can be incorporated into the LED screen.
In regards to the X, I doubt you'll see another iPhone with Touch ID or a home button. It is so much more intuitive to unlock the device and authenticate by just looking at the screen. You'll see the "notch" incorporated into the screen before you see a fingerprint scanner embedded underneath it.
This post was edited on 11/13/17 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 11/13/17 at 5:46 pm to TigerRob20
Not looking legit, we will see if they can back up this hack.
Posted on 11/13/17 at 10:01 pm to TigerinATL
quote:cost prohibitive?
mask cost just $150
Posted on 11/14/17 at 12:48 pm to TigerinATL
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That being said, this right here is why getting rid of Touch ID completely was a mistake.
I mean, TouchID was cracked pretty quickly too using a 3000 dpi 3d printer to recreate a finger print.
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